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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1916

Page

6

Rex Beach Drama The Spoilers At Strand Tonight

The Strand Theater shows Rex Beach's The Spoilers for the last time today starring William Farnum and Kathryn Williams in a major photo drama with thrilling Mine scene. Early reels begin at 10, 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7 and 9:15. Tess of the Storm Country continues at Grand Opera House with Emma Bunting in the title role and six weeks of performances ahead.

Rex Beach Strand Theater Kathryn Williams Beach Midas

The Baby Food That's Always Safe

Summer brings sickness from sour milk and raw cow's milk. Two ways to keep a baby safe: nurse him yourself so milk cannot sour or carry germs, or give him another safe feeding option for the season.

Nestlé's Food Promotes Milk-Substitute for Babies

An advertisement touts Nestlé's Food as a safe milk substitute for infants. It claims seven years of use, calls Nestlé's the milk of healthy cows, and promises added nutrients not found in cow’s milk. A free trial coupon offers 12 feedings and a baby care book.

Nestlé

Free book and trial package offer from Nestle Food Co

An offer from Nestle's Food Company based in the Woolworth Building in New York invites readers to request a free book and trial package. The message asks for the recipient's name to respond.

Nestle’s Food Company Woolworth Building New York

The Light at Dusk leads at Princess with Orrin Johnson

Crowded matinee and night show major audience appeal for The Light at Dusk featuring Orrin Johnson. Edgar Lewis delivers a powerful sermon on money and power as the seven reel drama captivates viewers. The film surpasses earlier offerings and shows a poignant supernatural scene of Jesus calling a sinner to realization. The director and actor receive praise for a delicate reverent portrayal.

Orrin Johnson Edgar Lewis Jesus of Nazareth

Maxson Eilers Bridal Party Wedding Supper at St Anthony

Supper for the Maxson and Eilers bridal party and relatives held at St Anthony following the ceremony. A military dinner dansant on the roof at St Anthony and an after theater dansant completed the evening.

Dansan Maxson-Eilers St. Anthony Dansant

Social notes and upcoming events in San Antonio society

Major and Mrs. Sterling Price Adams host a dancing party at the post gymnasium Monday evening to honor leaving students. A Thursday lawn concert at Laurel Heights Methodist Church benefits the free kindergarten of Wesley House district. A garden party Thursday afternoon at Mrs. T. C. Blank’s home supports the East End Methodist Church Women’s Missionary Society with booths, a fish pond, country store, and a musical program. Ice cream social Thursday evening at Denver Heights Park aids Denver Heights Methodist Church. Miss Katherine Cox departs Monday for Denton to re-enter the College of Industrial Arts. A box party Wednesday at the Grand Opera House to see Emma Bunting, chaperoned by Mrs. Tom R. Brown, includes a large party of friends. Lieutenant Vernon Edward Prichard and Miss Charlotte Gibbs Blesse marry Wednesday in Eagle Pass Episcopal Church. Miss Blesse is a noted San Antonio society member and fiesta participant.

Major Sterling Price Adams Post Gymnasium Laurel Heights Methodist Church Wesley House T. C. Blank Woman's Missionary Society East End Methodist Church Will Henderson H. T. Knitta Charles Deiner C. D. Estes Walter Murphy Will Irvin Will Green Lilly Dykman Tom R. Brown Grand Opera House Emma Bunting Elizabeth Bynum Lois Heuermann Carrie Louise Fordtran Florence Coleman Fort Worth Josephine Bell Edward Webster Perry Ebeling Russell McCormick Oscar Powell Milton Kline John Shook Reed Brown Vernon Edward Prichard Seventeenth Infantry Charlotte Gibbs Blesse Frederick Victor Blesse Eagle Pass Episcopal Church Blesse San Antonio Fiesta de San Jacinto Fort Sam Houston Mulholland School

San Antonio Social Highlights At Grand Opera House And Hotels

Miss Mary Howard hosts a box party at the Grand Opera House for Miss Ruby and Miss Opal Donaldson of Moody. Arthur Claassen’s Mozart Society reception at the Menger Hotel, with notable guests, follows. Mu Nu Sigma, Delta Gamma Taus plan social season. San Antonio girls head to Denton for College of Industrial Arts studies. Ladies' Aid meets at 815 Dallas. St Anthony roof dansant features Mlle Walde and Tatziva. Mrs. KR V. Perine hosts a bridge party and kitchen shower for Miss Hilers and the Eilers Maxson bridal party.

Mary Howard Grand Opera House Ruby Donaldson Opal Donaldson Moody The St. Anthony San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Mlle Walde Tatziva KR. V. Perine Laicile Hilers Eilers Maxson Castillo Avenue

Pink and white roses crown ice course and guests honored

A formal event featured pink and white roses and a queen s crown with a themed ice course. Guests from Austin Dallas Brenham and New York attended including Miss Eilers Clara Thaxton Helen Massie Lois Young and many others. Local notices include Luther League meeting plans and a luncheon hosted by Miss Lois Meyermann with a chaperoned party. Mrs Clara Duggan Madison reopened her piano studio at 106 W Romana.

Miss Eilers Clara Thaxton Helen Massie Austin Lois Young Dallas Maragret Bozeman Brenham Lillian Townsend Bostrop Katherine Copeland Ruth Bingaman Irene Herndon Fillis James Zoie Nesbit Corinne Worden Ruth Young Mildred Taylor Clara Briggs Mesdames Lois Meyermann Doris Jones Elizabeth Bynum Josephine Bell Henrietta Wallace Lucille Baer Emma Burnett Rose Burnett Nancy Pryor Marjorie Campbell Thelma Ross Catherine Coolidge E. Webster Laura Virginia Helen Huppertz Harry Ankerson Herbert Wallace L. Heuermann Clara Duggan Madison W. Romana Street

Theatre Party Honors Ruth Brown At Grand

Miss Corinne Wagenfuhr hosted a Wednesday afternoon theater party at the Grand to view Tess of the Storm Country in honor of her Fort Worth guest Miss Ruth Brown. The gathering included Stella Smith Helen Gregory Loraine Tengg Bessie Barnes Irene Barnes Corinne Kirby Louise Nagel Gussie Nelson May Dell Blackman Mrs Merlin Miller and Misses Brown and Wagenfuhr. After the show Miss Gussie Nelson hosted another gathering.

Corinne Wagenfuhr the Grand Tess of the Storm Ruth Brown Fort Worth Stella Smith Helen Gregory Loraine Tengg Bessie Barnes Irene Barnes Corinne Kirby Louise Nagel Gussie Nelson May Dell Blackman Merlin Miller Misses Brown Wagenfuhr

Mrs O Bradley Hosts Ideal Card Club at 621 North Cherry

Mrs O Bradley entertained the Ideal Card Club Tuesday afternoon at her home 621 North Cherry street. Five hundred prizes awarded to Mrs J H Lamm Mrs W A McIlwane and Mrs Martin Rakowcz. Other guests included Mesdames W A McIlwane Frank Converse Alex Uhl S Bushick L Spahn Jr L Spahn Sr Martin Rakower Joe Huston J H Lamm H Spahn Jay Huston V Graffo and J C Halliday.

O. Bradley Ideal Card Club North Cherry Street J. H. Lamm W. A. McIlwane Martin Rakowcz Mesdames Frank Converse Alex Uhl S. Bushick L. Spahn Jr L. Spahn Sr Martin Rakower Joe Huston

Birthday Celebration for Miss Hulda Steffler

Miss Hulda Steffler celebrated her sixteenth birthday on September 3 with a dance party. Prizes were awarded to Miss Katherine Rilling, Miss Frieda Jaehnig, Miss Nora Wagenfuehr and Miss Hazel Mackenfuss. Guests included several Stefflers and other local young women.

Hulda Steffler Katherine Rilling Frieda Jaehnig Nora Wagenfuehr Hazel Mackenfuss Alma Arnold Katherine Stricker Emma Krichens Hazel Muckenfuss Ruby Steffler Irene Steffler P. Steffler C. P. Steffler

Elementary Council to Meet at Travis Park Methodist

The Sunday school teachers hold an elementary council at 4 o clock Thursday in the Philathea rooms. The program includes song and prayer, a talk on separating departments for young children, a lesson with sand table, and papers and stories by Miss Beatty Miss Batchelor and Miss Locke.

Elmentary Council Philathea Travis Park

Miss Bessie Myers Song Prayer Meeting Urged

Mrs. L. W. Evans will chair the event and all ministers and teachers in the beginners, primary and junior departments are urged to attend.

Bessie Myers L. W. Evans

Bennett and Frenzel Wed in Evening Ceremony

Announcement of the marriage of Lillian Hazel Bennett and Oscar Edwin Frenzel on Wednesday August 30 at the bride’s parents home 719 Chestnut Street in a ceremony attended by family and friends. The couple will reside with the Bennetts.

Lillian Hazel Bennett Oscar Edwin Frenzel August Bennett Chestnut Street Mrs. Frenzel

Mann Act vigilance as agents watch for violations

Justice Department agents in the city monitor Mann Act violations amid reports of a "white slave" operator alleged to have sent women to a San Antonio address. Agents say they know nothing of this case but have long watched for such violations since border soldiers were deployed.

New York San Antonio Department of Justice

Purify Your Blood In The Spring Manifold Health Claim Ad

A vintage health ad promotes S S S as a blood purifier to treat malaria rheumatism scrofula and other disorders. It urges readers to seek relief and restore vitality by taking the vegetable remedy claiming decades of efficacy and asks readers to consult a druggist or mail for advice.

S&s

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